This poem was written for an aunt of mine. You’re what they call loving, caring and kind. You spoil me rotten But I really don’t mind Your food’s really scrummy A la carte cuisine You dress sense is chic Your figure is lean In short, you’re a beauty In more ways than one You are… Continue reading Auntie (meaning: generous friend)
Category: Other writing and poems
Longing
This was written about one of my first boyfriends. I am not sure whether or not I ever presented him with it, but I feel it best not to mention his name for fear of embarrassing him with such sloppy sentimentalities. I’m sitting at home But you’re so far away I miss you each and… Continue reading Longing
Sadness
Sadness reigns King of the earth Enemy of happiness Foe of mirth Evil destroyer Murderer of life He has a lover Her name is strife Broken heart Shattered dream Things are never as they seem No life to live No thought, no aim Things will never be the same
Miss Price (and Miss Waterfall)
This one’s in memory of two extremely bitchy and patronising teachers at Silverdale Sixth Form College that I’ll never forget and now they’re immortalized in a poem. Revenge is sweet;-). I was particularly frustrated at the time as I didn’t appreciate that I was nearing adulthood, had chosen to continue my studies and was still… Continue reading Miss Price (and Miss Waterfall)
Wild Child
I think this poem was probably written when I was about 17 and a bit of a wild child (at least compared to now), going out clubbing every weekend and frequently getting drunk. Early to rise Early to bed Keeps you healthy But socially dead Late to rise Late to bed Means you’re clubbing And… Continue reading Wild Child